Vomiting

Vomiting is a highly coordinated process in which contents of stomach and upper small intestine are forced out through mouth. Vomiting is caused by a myriad of causes both gastrointestinal and non gastrointestinal . Common causes of vomiting in infant and children are:

Common GI causes are
• Gastroenteritis
• GERD – Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease
• Over feeding / forced feeding
• Gastritis
• Intestinal obstruction
• Appendicitis
• Hepatitis
• Pancreatitis, etc.

Common Non GI causes are
• Systemic infections
• Medications
• Migraine
• Ear, Nose, throat infection
• Kidney ailments

Persistent and recurrent vomiting not responding to medication from your pediatrician need to be evaluated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.